'30-minute delays' on A19 following five-vehicle crash near Sunderland
Heavy traffic is queuing on the A19 northbound following a crash which has blocked one lane.
A five-vehicle collision on the A19 northbound near the A183 Chester Road has blocked part of the carriageway this morning.
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Hide AdA spokesman for Highways England said: "A19 Northbound just prior to the junction with the A183.
"Lane 2 is currently closed due to a collision. Reports of 30 minute delays on approach to the area.
"Police and Incident Support are on scene and dealing"
Motorists are being urged to use alternative routes this morning.